Barangay 3, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 368 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0332, 124.9977 (12° 2' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 310.6 meters (1,019.0 feet) |
Barangay 3, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 368. This represented 4.74% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 403 broken down into 79 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 36 | 4.89 | |
| 252 | 57 | 4.42 | |
| 269 | 59 | 4.56 | |
| 286 | 47 | 6.09 | |
| 298 | 52 | 5.73 | |
| 403 | 79 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 12.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 14.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 15.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 3.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 2.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.99% |
| Total | 403 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 grew from 176 in 1990 to 368 in 2020, an increase of 192 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.89%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 403 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | – | |
| 252 | 6.96% | |
| 269 | 1.41% | |
| 286 | 0.85% | |
| 298 | 1.51% | |
| 403 | 5.91% | |
| 368 | -1.89% |
Location
Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 12.0332, 124.9977, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 310.6 meters or 1,019.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 3 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.